Limited Licensed Therapist and Trauma Specialist

Hi, I’m Ava! I’m a therapist who works with teens and adults. Therapy with me is collaborative and relationship-centered. I am trained in EMDR (learn more here!), and I draw from parts work, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment-based therapy. To put it simply, I help people make sense of their experiences and reconnect with themselves. 

My path into this work began at my local women’s shelter, where I supported survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. That experience informs how I approach therapy - with care and a deep respect for how people survive difficult experiences. 

My background is in social work, which means I value paying close attention to context such as the relationships, identities, and broader social systems that influence how we understand ourselves and our experiences.